Powder handling systems for battery production
Optimize your battery production with a versatile powder handling system that ensures seamless integration, minimizes cross-contamination, and enhances efficiency across blending, discharge, and packing operations.
Manages Powders and Granules with Precision and Scalability
The Cone Valve Intermediate Bulk Container System from Matcon provides an adaptable and precise solution for handling powders and granules across diverse industries. This system employs a unique Cone Valve technology to prevent mix segregation, ensuring consistent flow and reducing contamination risks. Ideal for applications such as lithium-ion battery cathodes and protein powders, the system supports blending, discharge, packing, and cleaning operations with modular design for seamless production line integration. Matcon’s IBC system manages materials efficiently, operating with PLC-controlled automation for enhanced productivity and reduced downtime. Constructed from robust materials, it maintains product integrity under various temperature conditions. With options for customization and engineering support, the system meets compliance requirements for industries like pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, simplifying cleaning and maintenance through integrated solutions.
Benefits
- Enhances material flow and minimizes contamination with Cone Valve technology.
- Increases production flexibility through modular design for easy integration.
- Reduces operational costs with scalable automation and precise control.
- Ensures product consistency and quality, meeting industry compliance standards.
- Simplifies cleaning, minimizing downtime and maintaining hygienic conditions.
- Applications
- Beverages,Flavourings,Metal powders,Infant nutrition,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical powder,Bakery,Animal nutrition,Chemical,Plant-based foods,Sports nutrition,Mixes,Batteries,Biofuel
- End products
- Protein powders,Lithium-ion battery cathodes,Iron powder,Protein shakes,Bread dough mix,Vanilla extract,Fish oil capsules,Pet food premixes,Ethanol fuel,Infant formula powder,Instant smoothie mixes,Sodium bicarbonate,Soy protein isolate
- Steps before
- Purification,Drying,Grinding,Powder Preparation
- Steps after
- Packing,Coating,Sterilization,Quality Control
- Input ingredients
- battery materials,anode powders,cathode powders,advanced battery materials,powder ingredients
- Output ingredients
- consistent powder,uniform powder blend,processed battery materials,battery components
- Market info
- Matcon Limited is renowned for its expertise in providing powder handling and processing equipment, particularly focusing on Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) systems, offering efficient and flexible solutions for industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and chemical processing.
- Capacity
- Variable,supports scaling from pilot to full-scale production
- Abrasiveness of material
- Handles various powder abrasiveness levels
- Temperature Range
- Handles powders heated up to 200 degrees Celsius
- Flow Control
- Precise,adjustable through Cone Valve technology
- Automation
- PLC-controlled systems for streamlined operations
- Cross-contamination Prevention
- Systems designed to minimize contamination risk
- Cleaning method
- Efficient and effective cleaning solutions provided
- Integration Flexibility
- Modular systems for seamless production integration
- Consistency Control
- Ensures unparalleled powder consistency and purity
- Powder Consistency and Purity
- High
- Automation Level
- PLC / SCADA
- Changeover Time
- Rapid
- Cleaning Method
- CIP/Manual
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Modular System Approach
- Integrated
- Discharge Efficiency
- High
- Energy Efficiency
- Low kWh/kg
- Capacity for Temperature Deviations
- High
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- ISO certification
- ISO 9001
- Machine footprint
- Compact,modular design
- Container type
- Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)
- Discharge method
- Cone Valve technology
- Control panel type
- PLC-controlled
- Tank shape and size
- Varied capacities for IBCs,accommodating various processes
- Feed method
- Filling,blending,feeding to downstream processes
- Control panel type
- HMI / Touchscreen / Button operated
- Integration possibilities
- Secured API / OPC-UA / MQTT
- System scalability
- Modular design for future expansion
- Customization for process steps
- Filling,blending,feeding,packing